Mechanical Fitter

Marble Group; Cobar; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DIDO from NSW

Meals provided

Accommodation provided

Training & development

Job summary

Marble Group is offering a great opportunity at a historic underground hard rock site in central NSW. As a Mechanical Fitter you will service and repair fixed plant machinery, both in the workshop and underground, working with a close-knit team on conveyors, crushers and screens.

The role includes a 7:7 roster, DIDO from NSW with travel allowances, meals and motel-style accommodation provided, plus ongoing training from day one.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification required (Cert III mechanical fitting or equivalent).
• Underground mining experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled servicing and repairs on fixed plant machinery.
• Diagnose and repair breakdowns underground and at site.
• Work on conveyors, crushers, screens and other fixed plant.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Underground mining

Driver's license

Education

Cert III mechanical fitting

Job description

This is a great opportunity to forward your career with a well-known mining principle at a historic underground hardrock site in wester NSW.

• Modern, clean accommodation provided (with sheets and towels) - for those DIDO
• DIDO allowance on offer - buffet style meals and accommodation provided
• Wide range of training and development opportunities available (from day 1)
• Join a site with a rich history of success and a future of expansions ahead
• Even time 7:7 roster (days and nights)
• Hourly rates between $70ph - $75ph + super
• Temp to perm contract directly with a mining principle at a site with a long mine life.

The company

With an established presence across regional NSW, this mining principal is recognised for its strong commitment to operational excellence and workforce development. Backed by a substantial mine life, this central NSW operation provides long-term stability and opportunity for its team:

• The chance to work on modern UG mining machinery
• Opportunity to continue a career in UG hard rock mining
• DIDO from anywhere in NSW with travel allowance

The mine site

Located in central west NSW, this long-standing underground hard rock operation employs a large local workforce and continues to play a key role in the region's mining industry. The fixed plant maintenance division on site offers:

• Even time 7:7 roster (days and nights)
• Work on a range of underground fixed plant equipment in a varied and challenging role.
• DIDO from anywhere in central NSW with DIDO allowances provided.
• Motel style accommodation provided with buffet style meals

The role

Reporting directly to the supervisor on your crew you will enjoy working in a varied role where you'll develop a broad range of skill in both the workshop and in the field. Working in a close-knit team of trades you will be involved with:

• Scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance and rebuilds on a range of surface and underground fixed plant machinery
• Responding to breakdowns and diagnosing issues underground and across the mine site
• Working on conveyors, crushers, screens, and other fixed plant machinery where required

Your skills and experience

Ideally, you will come from a background working as an mechanical fitter working on the duties listed above. You will have:

• Trade qualification (Cert III mechanical fitting, fixed and mobile plant, fitter / turner)
• Underground mining experience (not essential, highly advantageous)
• An excellent attitude towards work and desire to work in an underground hard rock mine
• Ability to work on machinery in the field and workshop
• Ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment
• Driver's license

Contract and salary

Marble is partnered with this underground mining principal to supply long term employees to the site. The opportunity exists to join the company on an initial contract through Marble and transition over to the clients' books after a short probation period.

• $70.00ph - $75.00ph + super (depending on skills and experience)
• Weekly pay cycles whilst working through Marble
• Moving over to a permanent salary on the principle's books after a set period of time.